Reflexes are automatic, like taking your hand off a hot stove, while reactions are voluntary, like getting out of the way of a 100 mph slap shot -- or in a goalie’s case, getting IN the way.

That was on display Friday when Ovechkin tied with Wayne Gretzky for the record of NHL's all time leading goal scorer ... "It's a really interesting shot to read. It's unlike any other shot.

“It’s just an Ovi slap shot.” As Ovechkin gets situated just above the left faceoff circle, about 30 feet from the goal line, and looks for a pass, he’s adjusting his position to ensure ...

The Washington Post exclusively filmed with Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, to break down his incredible slap shot. Here's how it happened behind the scenes. Donald Trump Scores Major ...

Kirill Marchenko tied it 3-3 at 12:56 of the third with a slap shot through a screen. It was here that Palmieri's goal was disallowed. New York Islanders coach Patrick Roy gave an assessment of ...

Slap Shot is a 1977 American sports comedy film starring Paul Newman and Michael Ontkean. It depicts a minor league ice hockey team that resorts to violent play to gain popularity in a declining ...

who had an open net and shot the puck into the Sabres goalie. • Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram crawled to the bench after he blocked a slap shot 4:58 into the first period. He hobbled down the ...

Czech goalie Michaela Hesová had to face 48 shots while her US counterpart Gwyneth Philips stopped 10 for the shutout. Murphy scored the opener with a one-timed slap shot from the left circle ...

KALAMAZOO, MI –– For Lou Nisker and Niskers Slap Shot Hockey Bar, hockey is religion. Saturday night was their biggest service yet. On Saturday, April 12, Western Michigan defeated Boston ...

The goalie elbowed away a Justin Faulk slap shot. Kraken captain Eberle corralled the rebound and sent winger Jaden Schwartz up the boards with it. Schwartz tried to fire it toward either ...

Watts one-timed a slap shot high into the roof of the goal on a power play 5:42 into the frame, O’Neill scored her first on a rebound 27 seconds later, and Gardiner's goal was a close-range shot ...